2003 Nissan Tino SE 1.8 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A bargain MPV

Faults:

Recalled by Nissan for rear seat belt modification. Rear seat belts were then too long to allow child's seat to be safely fitted. Seat could not be tensioned, and was therefore too loose. Nissan UK very helpful in solving problem, and communicating with my local dealer. Problem now solved.

Gear changes involving 3rd gear are sometimes 'clunky'. Almost as though clutch is not fully disengaging the gearbox, and 3rd gear is being forced in. Demo model I drove was much slicker in the gear change area.

Dashboard is vibrating. Appears as though felt anti-vibration strips are missing.

In recent very cold weather the outside temperature indication failed. Became stuck at -6.Now reads -2 degrees whatever the weather.

All of the above faults are to be checked out at the first service next week.

Poor fuel consumption. In general driving have only ever achieved between 30 and 31 miles per gallon regardless of driving conditions. A 200 mile journey to Cornwall still only produced 31.3 mpg. Nissan to check out engine management at service.

7th May 2004, 03:54

I agree with most of the comments on this review. I have a 2003 Tino, I also find 3rd Gear changes feel as if the gearbox doesn't engage fully and then grinds. I find the engine a bit noisy, and I especially notice it I hear it drive off down the road (if I'm out of the car and someone else is driving it). The trim rattles, but I think that's because all the internal panels are push fit. I love the car, and would recommend it highly to everyone looking for a fun family car (or small MPV).